Winter Festival South is up next on the Festival roster and Calgary is ready to receive it. The Festival will be held at the Repsol Sports Centre in Calgary, AB on March 12th and 13th, 2022 and will hosted by the Nose Creek Swim Association. The Winter Festival is one of the highlights for females aged 10 & under and …
Winter Festival North
The Festivals are back and the North will be kicking it off in style March 5th and 6th, 2022. The Festival will be held at the Tri Leisure Centre in Spruce Grove AB hosted by the Parkland Pirates. The Winter Festival is one of the highlights for females aged 10 & under and males 11 & under as for most …
2022 Alberta Sport Hall of Fame Swim Alberta Inductees
The Alberta Sport Hall of Fame announced on Monday, February 7th, 2022 the inductees who will be ushered into the Hall of Fame October 21, 2022. Among them were two Swim Alberta alumni: Jessica Sloan – Para-Athlete Jessica was born in Calgary in 1982 without a left hand. She competed at the IPC world championships in Christchurch NZ in 1998 …
Racing Unplugged: Wacky T-Shirt
With Festivals being postponed to March Swim Alberta is holding another Racing Unplugged virtual race opportunity for novice level swimmers. Prepare to get creative for the Racing Unplugged Wacky T-Shirt Challenge. Competition Focus The focus of these virtual competitions is for novice level swimmers and swimmers who are age 11 and under. Novice level is defined as swimmers who do …
Welcome Shawn Holman, Swim Alberta Executive Director
Dear Swim Alberta Community, I’m pleased to announce Shawn Holman will be joining Swim Alberta as our Executive Director (ED) starting today. Shawn brings a strong combination of sports leadership and business expertise to the role. With over 20 years of experience in sport, from grass roots to high performance, Shawn is an accomplished leader in the design and delivery …
Racing Unplugged: Masters
In light of the February Masters Circuit swim meet being cancelled due to the current Covid situation, Swim Alberta would like to offer another virtual racing opportunity. Racing Unplugged: Masters is a virtual competition that is to be completed in the practice setting. Coaches and swimmers may choose to submit times for any events up to 400 FR/IM. IMPORTANT: Double check …
Rebecca Smith off to the FINA World Swimming Championships
Rebecca Smith swims with University of Calgary Swim Club and University of Calgary Varsity Swim Club under coach Mike Blondal. Dave Johnson is a selected coach from Cascade Swim Club. Some newcomers to the Canadian coaching staff join a strong team of returning Olympians as Canada prepares to compete at the FINA World Swimming Championships (25m). Nine women and three …
Ingrid Wilm Makes Her Mark At the ISL Finals
Ingrid Wilm of Calgary continued to build off her success with the Current, posting three top-three finishes during the Final. Wilm won the 50-m backstroke in 26.24 and the 100-m backstroke in 55.73, just shy of her Canadian record of 55.61, set in September. She placed third in the 200-m backstroke in 2:02.38. “I didn’t see these times coming, so …
Paralympians Tammy Cunnington and Morgan Bird Retire
It wasn’t always an easy decision but several Swimming Canada athletes have decided the time is right to step away from the sport. Their reasons for retiring may vary, but all agree the years competing in the pool have helped prepare them for life outside of swimming. Olympic athletes moving on include Emily Overholt, a bronze medallist in the 4×200-metre …
Racing Unplugged: Photos with Santa
To finish off the year why not spread some friendly holiday competition with the Swim Alberta Racing Unplugged: Photos for Santa! This is our second virtual racing opportunity for novice level swimmers this fall. Competition Focus The focus of these virtual competitions is for novice level swimmers and swimmers who are age 11 and under. Novice level is defined as …
Racing Unplugged Masters
Racing Unplugged is opening up with a new challenge for Masters Swimmers! Master coaches and swimmers may choose to submit times for any 50m or 100m race for this month long event. Draw prizes provided by All Tides will be drawn after the deadline. Events Include 50m, 100m Freestyle 50m, 100m Backstroke 50m, 100m Breaststroke 50m, 100m Butterfly 100m IM …
Racing Unplugged: Crazy Hat
Swim Alberta is excited to introduce our latest challenge – Racing Unplugged: Crazy Hat this October-November. For the next month our novice level swimmers will be given the chance to compete in this event. There are two virtual racing opportunities for novice level swimmers this fall with another announcement to come out following the Crazy Hat event. Competition Focus The …
National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
September 30th, 2021 marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We remember and honour the children lost and survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. Please take some time today to learn more https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/national-day-truth-reconciliation.html #everychildmatters #orangeshirtday
Golden Flipper Butterfly Challenge
Swim BC and Swim Alberta have come together to create a friendly rivalry to develop spirit, story, and a rallying cry to inspire and motivate coaches and swimmers to improve their butterfly development. The challenge is open to all fully registered swimmers in the competitive category in their respective province. Paralympic swimmers must have a Level 2 classification. Olympic Events …
Tammy Cunnington – Alberta’s Tokyo 2021 Para Homegrown Hero
Tammy Cunnington from Red Deer, Alberta will be attending her second Paralympic Games, August 24 – September 5 2021 in Tokyo. Tammy previously competed at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games in four events. In Tokyo, she will be competing in three events: 150m IM – SM4, 50m Breast – SB3, and 50m Back – S4. Swim Alberta was able to …
Cole Pratt – Alberta’s Tokyo 2021 Homegrown Hero
Alberta’s very own Cole Pratt will be competing in his first ever Olympic Games in Tokyo. Cole is from Cascade Swim Club in Calgary, Alberta and is attending the games with his coach Dave Johnson. Cole will be competing in the Men’s 100m Backstroke individually with the opportunity to swim on relays. Cole was able to call in and give …
Swim Alberta AGM , Celebration and Conference 2021
This year Swim Alberta is going virtual and shaking things up! Our previous in-person conference and AGM will be moved to online events this year and our athletes’ awards banquet will be moving towards a more inclusive setting for all athletes to attend. See all of the details below: Swim Alberta AGM – Save the Date: Wednesday, October 6th at …
2021 ASSA Summer Challenge with RESULTS
Results Individual Age Rankings based on team size and overall ranking (8 & under, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18+) Team Scores are based on team size and overall ranking using 1 point per event won by the club. Overall Results Results by Team Size* Overall Ranking by Age Group Female Ranking by Team Size 4 …
Racing Unplugged: Summer Passport
With clubs starting up again and swimmers back in the pools Swim Alberta is excited to introduce the next part in the Racing Unplugged Series – The Racing Unplugged: Summer Passport. The summer passport will offer the same events as the fall passport to ensure that swimmers have the opportunity to challenge themselves against their fall results. Coaches and/or swimmers …
Call for Nominations – Swim Alberta Board of Directors
Call for Nominations for the Swim Alberta Board of Directors – 2021-2024 Nominations invited by 4:30 pm MDT, Friday August 13, 2021. Download Nominations Information Swim Alberta is the governing body for competitive swimming in the province of Alberta with the vision of “Every swimmer has the opportunity to reach their full potential” and a mission to “govern, lead and …